NZYSW is the premiere concert band for ages 16 to 24. Directed by Dr Kevin Cameron, the band meets twice yearly, Summer Event in January in Auckland, and Winter Event in July in Wellington. Repertoire is selected to challenge, motivate and stimulate those musicians who are grade 7 and above.

Auditions close 13 October. Required are two short pieces of a contrasting nature, and several excerpts which are found on the web page.

More information can be found on New Zealand Concert Bands Association website: nzcba.org/nzysw/audition-and-application